"" is noted for its rich and complex symbolism. However, although most of the
symbolism seems to represent something about faith, Marquez offers no easy, concrete conclusions
or messages to his readers. Instead, the audience is left with a lot of opportunity for rich
dissection and debate and will perhaps walk away with rather personal conclusions and
connections.
The most obvious symbol is the old man himself. He is clearly in
the physical form of an angel, but due to his battered and aged state, the townspeople debate
whether he really is one or not and treat him largely as a freak. For some, this symbolism
parallels the way most religions, as ancient institutions, are perceived and handled in modern
cultures. Other readers see the angel as representing faith and the way it is treated by
neglectful modern worshippers.
The old man is soon locked up in a chicken
coop so that visitors far and wide can come gawk at him and watch him perform
miracles....
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